When existing fire hydrants which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter are replaced, they shall be replaced with hydrants which conform to the applicable city standards. This does not preclude a requirement by proper authority that a deficient hydrant must be replaced should structural conditions of the area change in a manner that requires a hydrant or hydrants of larger flow capacity.

If a new building construction project uses an existing nonconforming hydrant to provide fire flows, the existing nonconforming hydrant shall be replaced or updated to meet current standards. (Ord. 3396 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3306 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2018; Ord. 3196 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3007 § 1, 2013)